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Sheffield Wednesday· 2025/2026 · Championship · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Iké Ugbo

Centre ForwardCanada27y€2.0MFull profile →

Small Sample

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 622 min · 2025/2026 · Championship · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

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Top 3 alternatives to Iké Ugbo

Jonah Kusi-Asare82% match
Fulham · Premier League · €4.0M
Amin Sarr81% match
Hellas Verona · Serie A · €3.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Small Sample

A Forward. Note: this profile is based on 622 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Iké Ugbo:

Jonah Kusi-Asare(82% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.35 goals/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.0 aerials won/90).
Amin Sarr(81% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.1 aerials won/90).
Mateo Joseph(81% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Jonah Kusi-Asare

Fulham · Premier League

Sweden18yContract 2026

G/900.35

A/900.00

Target ManSmall Sample

vs Ugbo: 9y younger · +0.35 G/90

82% match

€4.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Iké Ugbo?▼

The top alternatives to Iké Ugbo based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jonah Kusi-Asare, Amin Sarr, Mateo Joseph, Armando Broja, Dominic Solanke. These players were matched using Rising Transfers' 768-dimension DNA model across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit — not just position or market value.

Which players are similar to Iké Ugbo in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Iké Ugbo in 2026 include Jonah Kusi-Asare (€4.0M), Amin Sarr (€3.0M), Mateo Joseph (€3.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Iké Ugbo play and who plays similarly?▼

Iké Ugbo plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jonah Kusi-Asare (Sweden, €4.0M); Amin Sarr (Sweden, €3.0M); Mateo Joseph (England, €3.5M); Armando Broja (Albania, €8.0M).

How does Rising Transfers find similar players?▼

Rising Transfers uses a proprietary 768-dimension Player DNA model trained on 3.2 million match events. Each player is represented as a vector across 35+ per-90 metrics including pressing intensity, passing footprint, dribbling profile, and defensive contribution. Similarity is measured using cosine distance — the same technique used in state-of-the-art AI systems — making it the most precise player comparison tool available publicly.

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